Vegan Crispy Fried Wontons
These golden, shatteringly crisp wontons are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the plate before you even sit down. The filling is built around crumbled extra-firm tofu mixed with shredded cabbage, scallion greens, fresh ginger, tamari, and toasted sesame oil — a combination that's savory, aromatic, and genuinely satisfying without a single animal product in sight. Many store-bought or restaurant versions sneak in egg or pork, so making them at home with vegan wonton wrappers is the only way to be sure you're getting the real deal. Frying in batches at a steady 350°F is the move here — it keeps the wrappers blistered and golden rather than greasy or soggy. The dipping sauce comes together in seconds with tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil, and a little chili garlic sauce if you want a kick. This recipe makes 24 wontons and serves four, so it's just as good for a dinner party starter as it is for a snack night in. Serve them the moment they come out of the oil and watch them vanish.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 package (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp white pepper
For the wontons
- 24 vegan wonton wrappers (square, about 3.5-inch)
- 2 tbsp water, for sealing
For frying
- 3 cups neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil), for frying
For the dipping sauce
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the dipping sauce: whisk together the 3 tbsp tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, 1 tsp sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using) in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Crumble the pressed tofu into a large bowl until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbles. Add the shredded cabbage, scallion greens, ginger, 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tsp sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
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